<![CDATA[The Job Box]]>You may not even know if your dream job is out there. This is the podcast where we unpack everyday jobs with the everyday people who work them. Think of it as a career fair in podcast form - talking about all the important stuff you should consider when pursuing a career.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:45:15 GMTWed, 08 Apr 2026 22:22:19 GMT60KC Sosa<p>You may not even know if your dream job is out there. This is the podcast where we unpack everyday jobs with the everyday people who work them. Think of it as a career fair in podcast form - talking about all the important stuff you should consider when pursuing a career. </p>episodicKC Sosakcsosa54@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Corporate Lawyering meets Comedy - with Spencer Hafen]]>Spencer Hafen, a corporate attorney, shares insights into his career, the role of a lawyer in business, work-life balance, personal growth, and the importance of mentorship.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Role of a Corporate Attorney
  • 03:05 Finding the Right Work Environment
  • 17:03 Defining Success in the Legal Field
  • 21:07 The Impact of Emotional Well-being
  • 28:30 The Value of Relationships in the Workplace
  • 32:52 The Paper Trail
  • 37:07 The Good, the Bad, and the Break Room
  • 59:29 Navigating Legal Career and Compensation
  • 01:02:24 Career Paths and Work-Life Balance
  • 01:03:04 Defining Success and Building a Fulfilling Career
  • 01:07:02 Personal Growth and Mentorship
  • 01:24:33 Seizing Opportunities and Future Goals
]]>df5c6812-3154-4640-9c65-5670949826ccMon, 24 Aug 2026 06:15:00 GMT<p>Spencer Hafen, a corporate attorney, shares insights into his career, the role of a lawyer in business, work-life balance, personal growth, and the importance of mentorship. </p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Role of a Corporate Attorney</li><li>03:05 Finding the Right Work Environment</li><li>17:03 Defining Success in the Legal Field</li><li>21:07 The Impact of Emotional Well-being</li><li>28:30 The Value of Relationships in the Workplace</li><li>32:52 The Paper Trail</li><li>37:07 The Good, the Bad, and the Break Room</li><li>59:29 Navigating Legal Career and Compensation</li><li>01:02:24 Career Paths and Work-Life Balance</li><li>01:03:04 Defining Success and Building a Fulfilling Career</li><li>01:07:02 Personal Growth and Mentorship</li><li>01:24:33 Seizing Opportunities and Future Goals</li></ul>yes01:19:0319Corporate Lawyering meets Comedy - with Spencer Hafenfull<![CDATA[Acting, Modeling, Disney Princessing - with McKenna Wright]]>McKenna Wright shares her journey from learning Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan to becoming a Disney princess and pursuing a career in acting and modeling. She also discusses her passion for sociology and the challenges of work-life balance in the performing arts industry.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Multidimensional Career Journey
  • 02:44 Becoming a Disney Princess
  • 07:42 Passion for Sociology
  • 19:59 Challenges in the Performing Arts
  • 26:46 Trusting Yourself and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
  • 28:09 Job Security in the Entertainment Industry
  • 30:39 The Multifaceted Nature of Creative Careers
  • 38:46 Navigating Social Media and Personal Growth
  • 41:08 Embracing Authenticity and Vulnerability
  • 49:35 The Journey of Self-Belief and Manifestation
]]>11ad32fa-ce62-43c8-b482-3434d486d539Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>McKenna Wright shares her journey from learning Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan to becoming a Disney princess and pursuing a career in acting and modeling. She also discusses her passion for sociology and the challenges of work-life balance in the performing arts industry. </p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Multidimensional Career Journey</li><li>02:44 Becoming a Disney Princess</li><li>07:42 Passion for Sociology</li><li>19:59 Challenges in the Performing Arts</li><li>26:46 Trusting Yourself and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome</li><li>28:09 Job Security in the Entertainment Industry</li><li>30:39 The Multifaceted Nature of Creative Careers</li><li>38:46 Navigating Social Media and Personal Growth</li><li>41:08 Embracing Authenticity and Vulnerability</li><li>49:35 The Journey of Self-Belief and Manifestation</li></ul>yes00:59:0618Acting, Modeling, Disney Princessing - with McKenna Wrightfull<![CDATA[WOW! Video Game Animation - with Chris Fish]]>Chris Fish, an animator in the games industry, shares insights into his day-to-day work, the journey to becoming an animator. He discusses the differences between film and game animation, the process of creating animations, and his experience with college and industry expectations.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Animation in Games
  • 01:18 The Role of an Animator
  • 02:43 Differences Between Film and Game Animation
  • 03:29 Day-to-Day Work and Challenges
  • 09:07 Journey to Animation
  • 15:45 Industry Expectations and Culture
  • 25:24 The Good, the Bad, and the Break Room
  • 27:55 Gaming Conferences and Fan Interaction
  • 34:10 Impact of AI on the Gaming Industry
  • 32:36 Culture and Work Environment at Gaming Studios
  • 34:10 The Issue of Crunch in the Gaming Industry
  • 51:03 Financial Aspects of Working in the Gaming Industry
  • 56:31 Advice for Aspiring Animators and Impact of Online Schooling
  • 57:42 Industry-Specific Education
  • 01:06:16 The Value of Networking
  • 01:20:36 Career Goals and Job Opportunities
]]>1e6b7f5b-fd20-46f3-92c1-00252bb25d59Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>Chris Fish, an animator in the games industry, shares insights into his day-to-day work, the journey to becoming an animator. He discusses the differences between film and game animation, the process of creating animations, and his experience with college and industry expectations.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Animation in Games</li><li>01:18 The Role of an Animator</li><li>02:43 Differences Between Film and Game Animation</li><li>03:29 Day-to-Day Work and Challenges</li><li>09:07 Journey to Animation</li><li>15:45 Industry Expectations and Culture</li><li>25:24 The Good, the Bad, and the Break Room</li><li>27:55 Gaming Conferences and Fan Interaction</li><li>34:10 Impact of AI on the Gaming Industry</li><li>32:36 Culture and Work Environment at Gaming Studios</li><li>34:10 The Issue of Crunch in the Gaming Industry</li><li>51:03 Financial Aspects of Working in the Gaming Industry</li><li>56:31 Advice for Aspiring Animators and Impact of Online Schooling</li><li>57:42 Industry-Specific Education</li><li>01:06:16 The Value of Networking</li><li>01:20:36 Career Goals and Job Opportunities</li></ul>yes00:56:1017WOW! Video Game Animation - with Chris Fishfull<![CDATA[Patent Attorney Plus Space Boats - with Vicky Chen]]>Vicky walks us through the world of patent law, exploring the role of a patent attorney, the patent application process, and her experiences of working in the field. We discuss intelligence, work-life balance, career ambitions, and parental leave.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Patent Law
  • 01:32 The Work of a Patent Attorney
  • 02:29 The Patent Application Process
  • 07:03 Becoming a Patent Attorney
  • 10:29 Clerking for the Supreme Court
  • 22:22 The Good, the Bad, and the Break Room
  • 28:08 Understanding Intelligence
  • 32:26 Work-Life Balance in Law Firms
  • 35:52 Salary and Career Ambitions
  • 46:17 Parental Leave and Gender Equality
  • 51:12 Recruitment and Career Advice
]]>4fe5cf43-5224-4d0e-b64f-9dea03cc7bacTue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>Vicky walks us through the world of patent law, exploring the role of a patent attorney, the patent application process, and her experiences of working in the field. We discuss intelligence, work-life balance, career ambitions, and parental leave. </p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Patent Law</li><li>01:32 The Work of a Patent Attorney</li><li>02:29 The Patent Application Process</li><li>07:03 Becoming a Patent Attorney</li><li>10:29 Clerking for the Supreme Court</li><li>22:22 The Good, the Bad, and the Break Room</li><li>28:08 Understanding Intelligence</li><li>32:26 Work-Life Balance in Law Firms</li><li>35:52 Salary and Career Ambitions</li><li>46:17 Parental Leave and Gender Equality</li><li>51:12 Recruitment and Career Advice</li></ul>no00:52:4316Patent Attorney Plus Space Boats - with Vicky Chenfull<![CDATA[Producing Films, Preventing Burnout - with Tess Kelly]]>TK explores her role as a producer and the challenges and rewards of film production. It also touches on the importance of communication, self-awareness, the progress and challenges of gender equality in the industry,

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Film and Entertainment Industry
  • 01:07 Roles in Film Production: Producing and Directing
  • 02:01 The Creative Vision and Client Liaison
  • 03:09 The Role of Producers in Film Production
  • 05:20 Career Journey and Influences
  • 17:42 The Good, the Bad, and the Break Room
  • 18:04 Communication and Self-Awareness in Production
  • 26:39 The Importance of Taking a Moment
  • 29:35 Gender Equality in the Film Industry
  • 31:14 Ava Duvernay's Impact on Film
  • 35:59 Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Film
  • 42:25 Navigating the Production Industry
  • 48:28 Advice for Aspiring Producers
  • 52:55 Future Plans and Collaborations
]]>bfd7a221-3972-459b-a4c8-bb2b0aa2ae66Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>TK explores her role as a producer and the challenges and rewards of film production. It also touches on the importance of communication, self-awareness, the progress and challenges of gender equality in the industry, </p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Film and Entertainment Industry</li><li>01:07 Roles in Film Production: Producing and Directing</li><li>02:01 The Creative Vision and Client Liaison</li><li>03:09 The Role of Producers in Film Production</li><li>05:20 Career Journey and Influences</li><li>17:42 The Good, the Bad, and the Break Room</li><li>18:04 Communication and Self-Awareness in Production</li><li>26:39 The Importance of Taking a Moment</li><li>29:35 Gender Equality in the Film Industry</li><li>31:14 Ava Duvernay's Impact on Film</li><li>35:59 Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Film</li><li>42:25 Navigating the Production Industry</li><li>48:28 Advice for Aspiring Producers</li><li>52:55 Future Plans and Collaborations</li></ul>no00:55:5415Producing Films, Preventing Burnout - with Tess Kellyfull<![CDATA[Directing Films, Talent and Balance - with Sophia Prestwich]]>Sophia shares how she began her career as a film director. She describes the difference between videography and production, shares how she gets inspiration, and opens up about how much she usually charges.

]]>de2e1b8a-5606-4e5c-a45c-b4e3e876b9e2Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>Sophia shares how she began her career as a film director. She describes the difference between videography and production, shares how she gets inspiration, and opens up about how much she usually charges. </p>no00:52:4813Directing Films, Talent and Balance - with Sophia Prestwichfull<![CDATA[Aspiring Indie iOS Apps - with Eric Schofield]]>We delve into Eric Schofield's journey from discovering a passion for software engineering to navigating various majors, and the role of AI in iOS engineering.

]]>c2cc896b-36a3-442c-a801-84681dd11aceMon, 06 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>We delve into Eric Schofield's journey from discovering a passion for software engineering to navigating various majors, and the role of AI in iOS engineering.</p>no00:59:1014Aspiring Indie iOS Apps - with Eric Schofieldfull<![CDATA[Whimsy and Entrepreneurship - with Aaron Cheung ]]>Aaron Cheung shares his journey from a computer science degree to owning and operating a whimsical women's dress brand, Chelsea Reese. He discusses his career path, struggles with mental health, and the challenges of running a business. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability and the value of personal development in the face of business instability.

]]>ec6586be-4f1f-416a-9443-3c7f118d532cMon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>Aaron Cheung shares his journey from a computer science degree to owning and operating a whimsical women's dress brand, Chelsea Reese. He discusses his career path, struggles with mental health, and the challenges of running a business. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability and the value of personal development in the face of business instability.</p><p></p>no00:43:0712Whimsy and Entrepreneurship - with Aaron Cheung full<![CDATA[Neuroscience in a Nutshell - with Forrest Hamrick]]>Forrest Hamrick shares what launched his desire to be a neurosurgeon.

Med schools, types of neurosurgery, salary ranges and AI's impact on neurosurgery.

]]>08197546-60fa-4630-b920-06578d03e1efMon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>Forrest Hamrick shares what launched his desire to be a neurosurgeon.</p><p>Med schools, types of neurosurgery, salary ranges and AI's impact on neurosurgery.</p>no00:42:3811Neuroscience in a Nutshell - with Forrest Hamrickfull